Somers Signs Up for New, Free Prescription Drug Discount Program

The Town of Somers, through its association with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, is now providing a new prescription discount card that will provide uninsured and underinsured residents steep savings on prescription medicines.

Somers is a member of CCM, the statewide association of towns and cities, and this new program is only available to CCM member-communities. 

In Connecticut, over 10 percent of Connecticut residents – nearly 360,000 people – currently lack health insurance and prescription plans and another 800,000 residents are underinsured. There are over 50 million uninsured individuals living in the United States.

The “Town of Somers Prescription Drug Discount Card” helps residents save money on their prescription medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance. This new prescription discount card will provide immediate fiscal relief at the pharmacy counter for uninsured and underinsured residents and offers the following features and benefits:

• Anyone can participate regardless of age or income
• All prescription medications are covered including pet prescriptions that can be filled at a pharmacy
• There is no cost to the municipality or to participating residents
• Cost savings average 45% 
• There are over 63,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Stop and Shop, and Big Y, and many independent pharmacies
• Discounts are also offered on other medical services including vision, hearing and Lasik services

“CCM really stepped up to the table on this issue,” said Somers First Selectwoman Lisa Pellegrini. “It is a clear win for our town. We can now easily ensure that our uninsured and underinsured residents have better prescription coverage.”

Pellegrini stressed that it is not an insurance program but a discount program.

“CCM is pleased to offer this valuable community service to Somers,” said CCM Executive Director and CEO Jim Finley. “Many families are struggling and even some families with health insurance may not have all their prescriptions covered. This program will help them save money on any medicines not covered by their insurance.”

Each residence in Somers will receive a “Town of Somers Prescription Discount Card” by direct mail which they may use at any participating retail pharmacy.  Cards may be used by all town residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. 

There are no enrollment forms, membership fees, restrictions or limits on frequency of use for residents. Cardholders and their family members are encouraged to use the cards any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Cards will also be printed by visiting www.CTRxDiscountCard.com, and selecting Somers from the drop-down menu.